Why do I need it?
If you are in your 20s and your skin hasn’t started aging yet, this can help your skin maintain your youthful levels of collagen and will thank you once your skin does start to show signs of aging. If you are in your 20s and curious about anti-aging read my blog post here.
Now, I know not all of you are in your 20s and that’s great! Because if you are not in your 20s there is that more of a reason to add a retinol to your routine. This can significantly help reduce fine lines and wrinkles in more mature skin.
What will Retinol do to my skin?
If you have heard anything in the past about retinol it probably consisted of making skin peel which can be a reaction for new users. This is because it is promoting skin cell renewal and causing your skin turnover to happen at a faster rate. While your skin transitions to this faster pace, it can cause redness, peeling and flakiness. This typically goes away within a few days to weeks of repeated use.
How do I use Retinol?
When you add retinol to your routine, as mentioned above it can cause flakiness so you’ll want to start with a very small amount (I’m talking dime size people) and test a patch of your face for a day or two to see if you have any intense reactions. Peeling is to be expected and it is actually a sign that is working! There has never been a better time to wait the peeling period out with our current situation in isolation due to Covid-19.
Once you feel comfortable with how your patch reacted, begin adding retinol to your nightly routine and follow up with a good moisturizer. It is recommended to only use every other night for awhile while your skin adjusts! You’ll want to make sure to drink lots of water and be sure to wear sunscreen if you are outdoors. This is a must!! Your skin is more like to get sunburned when using retinol.